Labor Day 2016 takes place on Monday, September 5th, 2016. Labor Day was created by the Labor movement in honor of the social and economic achievements of American workers.
So let’s all celebrate this very important national holiday. We have a special guide with ideas on what to do in Denver this Labor Day Weekend 2016, to help your celebrations! Guide is broken into categories: Festivals, Concerts, Shows, Special Events, and Nightlife.
WHAT TO DO IN DENVER THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND 2016
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Labor Day Weekend 2016 Festivals
A Taste of Colorado
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When: Friday, September 2nd through Monday, September 5th, 2016
Where: Civic Center Park, 101 W 14th Ave, Denver, CO 80204
Time: September 2nd: 11:30am – 10pm; September 3rd & 4th: 10:30am – 10pm; September 5th: 10:30am – 8pm
Cost: Free Admission. Food, drink and Carnival Rides are Fee-Based
A Taste of Colorado is back again this year and at this point, is a Denver staple for Labor Day Weekend! This four-day food festival features over 50 local Colorado restaurants and food trucks (offering small portions to full meals of their menu), with an elegant Fine Dining Area, highlighting gourmet cuisine from renowned chefs and offering daily cooking demonstrations.
Live music will take place on five different stages with performances by many musicians and artists showcasing different music genres, from country to rock-n’-roll. Artists and bands performing in this year’s festival include Big Bad VooDoo Daddy, The Afters, Boyz II Men, Taylor Dayne, Blues Traveler, Granger Smith featuring Earl Dibbles Jr., the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, and many more.
A Taste of Colorado is a great place to do some shopping while supporting local Colorado vendors and businesses at the Arts & Crafts Marketplace. The marketplace features unique arts and crafts, home and gift items, furniture, jewelry, imports, Colorado Artisans and more.
Families can also enjoy great entertainment for kids with speciality areas such as the KidZone, Kidz Stage, carnival rides, games and more.
For a complete list of vendors, events and the festival schedule visit: atasteofcolorado.com.
Riot Fest & Rodeo 2016
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When: Friday, September 2nd through Sunday, September 4th, 2016
Where: National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80216
Time: 12pm – 10pm Daily
Cost: Single Day Passes $85 – $150; Two Day Passes $150; Three Day Passes $200; VIP & Deluxe VIP Passes: $300 – $600
Purchase tickets at: bit.ly/RiotFestDenverTickets.
Riot Fest & Rodeo 2016 is a three-day a music festival specializing in punk, rock, alternative, metal, and hip-hop.
Riot Fest attracts well-known and upcoming musicians and bands that perform on multiple stages throughout the day and night and includes other attractions such as carnival rides, food vendors, sideshow performers, goods vendors and more.
This year the musical line-up includes artists and bands such as Death Cab for Cutie, Julian Marley, Ween, Jane’s Addiction (anonymous cocaine addiction treatment resources) The Original Misfits Reunion, Gogol Bordello, DeVotchKa, 2 Chainz, The Lillingtons, NAS, and many more.
For the full line-up and schedule visit: riotfest.org or stopoverdoseil.org.
FISE World Denver – USA
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When: Saturday, September 3rd through Monday, September 5th, 2016
Where: Sculpture Park, 1736 Speer Blvd, Denver, CO 80204
Time: September 3rd: 10am – 10:30pm; September 4th: 2pm – 10:30pm; September 5th: 10am – 8pm.
Cost: Free
FISE World Denver – USA, part of the FISE World Series 2016, is a worldwide extreme sports tour that gathers the best
international athletes in BMX, skateboard, MTB, inline skate and wakeboard. The Denver stop features three disciplines for Pro, Juniors, Amateurs, Boys and Girls: Skateboarding, BMX Flat & the UCI BMX Freestyle Park World Cup.
Sculpture Park, located near the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, will be transformed into four separate areas, that will be built especially for this event: BMX Flat, BMX Freestyle Park & Skate Park, an Exhibitors Area, and a VIP Area.
For more information about FISE World Denver – USA visit: bit.ly/FISEWorldDenver2016.
The Big Wonderful Blues & Brews Festival
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When: Saturday, September 3rd, 2016
Where: Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St, Aurora, CO 80010
Time: 12pm – 8pm
Cost: $5 – $25, Children ages 12 and under are free. Purchase tickets at: bit.ly/TheBigWonderfulBluesAndBrews
The Big Wonderful Presents the Blues & Brews Festival at Stanley Marketplace this Saturday. The Blues & Brews Festival will feature live music by the Otis Taylor Band, Justus League, and Michael Hornbuckle, as well as over 40 local vendors, food trucks and drink specials.
Brews & Views Beer Fest
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When: Saturday, September 3rd, 2016
Where: The Hudson Gardens & Event Center, 6115 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120
Time: 2pm – 5pm
Cost: $25 Online / $30 at the Door (if not sold-out); Non-Drinkers $5. *100% of the proceeds of the non-drinking ticket benefits the Humane Society of the South Platte Valley.
Purchase tickets at: bit.ly/BrewsAndViews2016. *Ages 21+.
The 2nd Annual Brews & Views Beer Fest, co-presented by the City of Littleton and The Hudson Gardens & Event Center, will feature over 40 local craft breweries, live music and lawn games.
Labor Day Weekend 2016 Concerts
Dixie Chicks
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When: Thursday, September 1st, 2016
Where: Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd, Englewood, CO 80111
Time: 7pm
Cost: $30 – $120. Purchase tickets at: bit.ly/DixieChicksDenver
The Dixie Chicks, the trio of Natalie Maines, Emily Robison and Martie Maguire, will perform at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre this Thursday. Dixie Chicks are known for hits such as “Cowboy Take Me Away”, “Travelin’ Solider”, “Not Ready to Make Nice”, and many more.
Phish 3 Day Camping Concert Series
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When: Friday, September 2nd through Sunday, September 4th, 2016
Where: Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City, CO 80022
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $99 – $115 per day. Purchase tickets at: bit.ly/PhishDenver2016. Psst… the cost listed here as well as the link to purchase tickets is through the Flash Seats official resale website for Altitude Tickets. Regular priced tickets are already sold-out.
Phish are making a three-day camping concert series stop at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park this Labor Day Weekend.
The concert series is the final leg of Phish’s summer tour. Camping is allowed at the park with RVs and tents at allocated campsites. Free showers are available and free to use at restricted times throughout the weekend and multiple free drinking water stations are set up around the campground area.
The Gipsy Kings feat. Nicolas Reyes, Tonnino Baliardo & Galen Weston Band
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When: Friday, September 2nd, 2016
Where: Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Pl, Denver, CO 80202
Time: 8pm
Cost: $49.50 – $99.50. Purchase tickets at: bit.ly/GipsyKingsDenver
The Gipsy Kings, the group has been fronted for 25 years by the two songwriters and producers Nicolas Reyes and Tonnino Baliardo, will perform a live concert at the Paramount Theatre, with special guests the Galen Weston Band.
Smokey Robinson With The Colorado Symphony
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When: Saturday, September 3rd, 2016
Where: Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd, Englewood, CO 80111
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $20 – $89.50. Purchase tickets at: bit.ly/SmokeyRobinsonCOSymphony
Smokey Robinson will perform alongside the Colorado Symphony, at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, this Labor Day Weekend. Singer-Songwriter, Smokey Robinson, once headed the Motown vocal group the Miracles and continued with a solo career that spawned hits such as “Cruisin'”, “Being With You”, “Just to See Her” , and more.
KS 107.5 Presents All Stars 2016
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When: Sunday, September 4th, 2016
Where: Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd, Englewood, CO 80111
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: $25 – $129.50. Purchase tickets at: bit.ly/KS1075AllStars2016
KS 107.5 presents All Stars 2016, a multi-talented Hip-Hop & RnB concert, featuring Wiz Khalifa, The Game, Fat Joe, B.o.b., & Kent Jones.
97.3 KBCO Presents Gregory Alan Isakov
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When: Sunday, September 4th, 2016
Where: Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465
Time: 7pm
Cost: $38.95 – $45. Purchase tickets at: bit.ly/GregoryAlanIsakovDenver
97.3 KBCO Presents Gregory Alan Isakov with special guests Ani DiFranco and Shook Twins at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Gregory Alan Isakov is known for hits such as “The Stable Song”, “Big Black Car”, “If I Go, I’m Goin”, and many more.
TOTO
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When: Sunday, September 4th, 2016
Where: Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Pl, Denver, CO 80202
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $39.50 – $65. Purchase tickets at: bit.ly/TotoDenver
TOTO, the Grammy award-winning band, will perform at the Paramount Theatre on Sunday. Toto is known for hits such as “Africa”, “Stop Loving You”, “Hold the Line”, and more.
Labor Day Weekend 2016 Shows
Phantom of the Opera
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When: Thursday, September 1st through Sunday, September 4th, 2016
Where: Buell Theatre – Denver Center for the Performing Arts, 1350 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80202
Time: 2pm & 7:30pm
Cost: $20 – $120. Purchase tickets at: bit.ly/ThePhantomOfTheOperaDCPA
The Phantom of the Opera, Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber classic, is currently on stage at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
The Phantom of the Opera boasts many exciting special effects including the show’s legendary chandelier. The beloved story and thrilling musical score, with songs such as “Music of the Night,” “All I Ask Of You” and “Masquerade”, are performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this musical one of the largest productions now on tour.
Psst… The Phantom of the Opera was also featured in our recent article Romantic Date Ideas in Denver!
Pete Davidson at Comedy Works
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When: Thursday, September 1st through Saturday, September 3rd, 2016
Where: Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square, 1226 15th St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: September 1st: 8pm; September 2nd & 3rd: 7:30pm & 9:45pm
Cost: $30. Purchase tickets at: bit.ly/PeteDavidsonComedyWorks. *Ages 21+.
Pete Davidson will perform a stand-up comedy show on Labor Day Weekend at Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square. The comedian is currently part of the Saturday Night Live (SNL) cast, and is returning for a third season. Pete Davidson was named “Top 10 Comics to Watch” by Variety, and is known for his role in the famous 2015 Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber.
Labor Day Weekend 2016 Special Events
Rocky Mountain Showdown CU v CSU Football
When: Friday, September 2nd, 2016
Where: Sports Authority Field at Mile High, 1701 Bryant St, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 6pm
Cost: $25 – $110. Purchase tickets at: bit.ly/RockyMountainShowdown
Colorado and Colorado State will meet in the annual Rocky Mountain Showdown at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Showdown will be aired on national television (ESPN), and will be the first time ESPN has televised the Showdown since 2003.
Colorado Rockies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks & vs. San Francisco Giants
When: vs. Arizona Diamondbacks: Friday, September 2nd –4th; vs. San Francisco Giants: Monday, September 5th, 2016
Where: Coors Field, 2001 Blake St, Denver, CO 80205
Time: September 2nd: 6:40pm; September 3rd: 6:10pm; September 4th & 5th: 2:10pm
Cost: $4 – $100. Purchase tickets at: bit.ly/ColoradoRockiesLaborDay
Celebrate Labor Day by cheering on the Colorado Rockies this weekend. The Rockies will play against the Arizona Diamondbacks from Friday, and against the San Francisco Giants on Labor Day.
Colorado Mills Labor Day Super-Sale
When: Friday, September 2nd through Monday, September 5th, 2016
Where: Colorado Mills, 14500 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO 80401
Colorado Mills salutes the last long weekend of summer during its Labor Day Super Sale with incredible mark downs and end-of-season sales on summer merchandise, while also giving shoppers a preview of fall’s hottest new looks.
The Yoga Expo
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When: Saturday, September 3rd, 2016
Where: Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: 10am – 6pm
Cost: $35. Purchase tickets at: bit.ly/TheYogaExpoDenver
The Yoga Expo will take place at the Colorado Convention Center and will feature over 150 classes & workshops, over 100 vendors, and over 50 yoga studios. Immerse yourself in practices of yoga, meditation, and mind-body awareness during this all-day event.
Labor Day Weekend 2016 Nightlife
Riviera & 303 Magazine Labor Day Pool Party with Colette
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When: Sunday, September 4th, 2016
Where: Riviera At The Breakers Resort, 9099 E Mississippi Ave, Denver, CO 80247
Time: 11am – 6pm
Cost: $30. Purchase tickets at: bit.ly/303MagazineLaborDayPoolParty. *Ages 21+
303 Magazine and Riviera At The Breakers Resort are hosting their final pool party series event for this summer with a special Labor Day Pool Party featuring DJ Colette. Colette is a DJ, producer and vocalist, and is known for combining classic pop songs, the beat of underground house and live vocals. Her album “Hypnotized” was the most downloaded House dance album on iTunes.
Sunday Funday White Labor Day Party at ViewHouse Eatery, Bar & Rooftop
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When: Sunday, September 4th, 2016
Where: ViewHouse Eatery, Bar & Rooftop, 2015 Market St, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 2pm – 2am
Cost: Free
ViewHouse Eatery, Bar & Rooftop is hosting a Sunday Funday White Labor Day Party with special DJ guests that will make you dance into the night overlooking the magnificent views of Downtown Denver.
Labor Day Weekend Party with Clinton Sparks at Tavern Downtown
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When: Sunday, September 4th, 2016
Where: Tavern Downtown, 1949 Market St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: 5pm – 2am
Cost: Free
Tavern Downtown is celebrating Labor Day Weekend with their Sunday Showcase Nightlife event featuring DJ Clinton Sparks.
Clinton Sparks is a Grammy nominated American DJ, producer, songwriter, radio, television personality and recording artist, and has worked with artists such as Lady Gaga, Akon, Ludacris, Rick Ross, Tyrese Gibson, T-Pain, The Game, and more.
Labor Day Party with TÂCHES at Bar Standard
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When: Sunday, September 4th, 2016
Where: Bar Standard, 1037 Broadway, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 7pm – 2am
Cost: Free. Guest List Reservations at: bit.ly/BarStandardLaborDayWeekend *Ages 21+
Bar Standard, an art-deco club featuring two urban patios with a 360 degree view of Denver, is celebrating Labor Day with a special performance by TÂCHES from 9pm. Start your evening early by enjoying The Fantastic Hosts on the rooftop from 7pm.